Ask around any job site and you’ll hear it — the quiet offer of a “cash job.”No paperwork, no tax. Just quick cash in hand. Cash Economy in Australia It sounds tempting — less hassle, more take-home pay, and no government taking a slice. But here’s the truth most...
If you’re a self-employed tradie — a plumber, sparkie, chippy, or mechanic — you’ve probably had a customer say, “Can you do it for cash, mate? Skip the Tax?” It sounds easy, doesn’t it? No invoice, no tax, a quick bit of extra money in your hand.And in the moment, it...
For many Aussie tradies, running a business often means juggling unpredictable jobs, long hours, rising supply costs, and tight cashflow. Among the chaos, it can be tempting to think, “A bit of cash work won’t hurt. The ATO will never know.” Maybe a client offers to...
